Veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz (Billy Crystal) is suffering dementia. He has moments when he forgets his closest relations. He has a lunch date with Emma Payge (Tiffany Haddish). Her ex had purchased the lunch at an auction for $22. She notices his difficulty despite trying to hide it from everybody. The two becomes best friends as he deteriorates.
There are some moments of interest and these are two interesting leads. However, sometimes this movie throws in some questionable stuff into the mix. It starts right away with the shellfish allergy. It's obvious that they thought this movie needs some broad physical comedy right away to set a tone. Only it's the wrong tone. It's so much better for some easy back and forth dialogue between Crystal and Haddish. These are two sharp minds and their exchanges have their energy. The shellfish idea is silly to start with and the allergy makes it worst. At most, it shows Charlie's generosity and gives a reason for Emma to keep returning to him. There has to be a better way to show these things. As much as I love the chemistry, this movie keeps taking awkward little turns like Emma spooning Charlie. I don't know any adult doing that due to a storm fear. Imagine a better way. What if Charlie is having a disturbing nightmare and Emma comes in to comfort him? It's not as awkwardly broad and more emotionally satisfying. This movie has two appealing leads and a solid indie story. This land just needs someone to clear out some of under brush. For example, the incredibly single skit is not funny and it's certainly not funny enough to do what it's supposed to do.
There are some moments of interest and these are two interesting leads. However, sometimes this movie throws in some questionable stuff into the mix. It starts right away with the shellfish allergy. It's obvious that they thought this movie needs some broad physical comedy right away to set a tone. Only it's the wrong tone. It's so much better for some easy back and forth dialogue between Crystal and Haddish. These are two sharp minds and their exchanges have their energy. The shellfish idea is silly to start with and the allergy makes it worst. At most, it shows Charlie's generosity and gives a reason for Emma to keep returning to him. There has to be a better way to show these things. As much as I love the chemistry, this movie keeps taking awkward little turns like Emma spooning Charlie. I don't know any adult doing that due to a storm fear. Imagine a better way. What if Charlie is having a disturbing nightmare and Emma comes in to comfort him? It's not as awkwardly broad and more emotionally satisfying. This movie has two appealing leads and a solid indie story. This land just needs someone to clear out some of under brush. For example, the incredibly single skit is not funny and it's certainly not funny enough to do what it's supposed to do.